sorceress

noun

sor·​cer·​ess ˈsȯr-sə-rəs How to pronounce sorceress (audio)
ˈsȯrs-rəs
: a woman who is a sorcerer

Examples of sorceress in a Sentence

asked the sorceress to cast an evil spell over the village
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Meanwhile, along his journey, Odysseus encounters iconic figures from Greek mythology, including the nymph Calypso, the sorceress Circe and the goddess Athena, all while striving to reunite with his family. Jordana Comiter, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024 For two hours that afternoon, Jeanie Crawford—a doctor per her credentials, a blessed sorceress per my experience—pulled, tugged, straightened, bent, jabbed, and corrected seemingly every bone in my body. Grayson Haver Currin, Outside Online, 24 Dec. 2024 The Wheel of Time’s sorceresses fight to save their world’s source of magic from the forces of darkness. Emma Stefansky, The Atlantic, 21 Dec. 2024 Elphaba, as a naturally talented sorceress, is gaining the status and recognition that Glinda the wannabe-witch has always wanted. Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for sorceress 

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of sorceress was in the 14th century

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“Sorceress.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sorceress. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.

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sorceress

noun
sor·​cer·​ess ˈsȯrs-(ə-)rəs How to pronounce sorceress (audio)
: a woman who practices sorcery : witch

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